The world's very first photograph! We wouldn't have a business if the photography industry never progressed. It's amazing how far we come, and how advanced we continue to get.

We pride ourselves in our track record since we started business back in 1995. We have always made sure that each and every one of our customers is treated with professionalism along with a personal touch. We're proud to be the most trusted source of slide and negative scanning in North America. We are located beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Ben Lomond in Pleasant View, Utah. Pleasant View is 45 miles north of Salt Lake City, host of the 2002 Winter Olympics.
All work is done in house here in Utah. We do not outsource any work out of the country like many other companies do.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

1)Cannot afford professional photo editing
software such as PhotoShop,

-Or-

2)Are novices when it comes to editing your own
images.

Here we will rank 4 different FREE photo
editing software programs to help guide your decision. Each category is rated on a scale of 1 to 5,
with 5 being absolutely amazing, and 1 being extremely lacking.

GIMP

User
Friendly-2

Available
Functions-4

Results-4

Overall Score-3

Pros: This
software is what you want if you are looking for a free version of Adobe
PhotoShop. It offers numerous technical
functions from brightness adjustment and cloning to vector art creation and
image distortion.

Cons: Not for the
casual photo editor! If you are a
beginner there will be many youtube tutorials in your future as you learn the
basics in using this software. It also
requires a download of the software rather than working on a webpage, so you
will want to make sure your computer can handle it!

Bottom Line: The best
free software for those who know what they are doing!

Fotoflexer

User
Friendly-3

Available
Functions-2

Results-3

Overall Score- 2 1/2

Pros: Lots of
fun effects, text additions, and borders!
With Fotoflexer you can upload your edited images straight to your
favorite social media website. Edit
without having to download anything! All
you need to do is visit their website, upload your photos, and edit away.

Cons: While this software contains a lot of fun
effects, it’s actual photo editing functions are limited, and most are
automated.

Bottom Line: Good website for creating fun imagery with
images that need little to no fix-ups.

Picasa

User
Friendly-4

Available
Functions-3

Results-3

Overall Score-3 1/2

Pros: Contains
lots of interesting photo effects, and a neat Creative Kit. Allows you to add text to your images, and
use the program as a default photo viewer.

Cons: As with
fotoflexer, this software comes with limited functionality. Picasa does require a download to your
computer.

About Us

Since 1995 Larsen Digital Services has been the leading company in digitizing photos, movie film, slides, VHS tapes, and much more! All your precious items will stay in our facility in Utah, never leaving the United States.